Bästa Freelance Life podcaster (2024)

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How Policies Affect Freelance Modeling and Photography - a Deep Dive with Kristy Jessica and Diana Jean 57:56

9d ago57:56

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Not to be freaky but there are some major freedoms at stake in this country. Diana and I do a dive deep into the challenges facing freelance models and photographers in the ever-evolving landscape of policies and regulations. We explore the significant impact that the 2018 law SESTA-FOSTA has already had on the creative industry, focusing on fine a…

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Katrina White: Impostor Syndrome, Self Care, Reels, Being Inspired & more! 1:00:40

13d ago1:00:40

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Thanks so much all for your patience while I took a 2 month break from the podcast!! In this new episode as we dive into the world of freelance modeling with the talented Katrina White. we explore Katrina's journey into the modeling industry, her inspirations, and the challenges she has faced along the way. From her initial steps into the world of …

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Photographer Tim Bennett- ethics, personality, life lessons & more! 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

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In this episode, we shift our focus from interviewing models to finally interviewing a photographer- By popular demand from fellow photographers! Welcome acclaimed photographer Tim Bennett. We reminisce about our first shoot in Texas, discuss the importance of creativity and humor in our work, and explore the dynamics of photographers working with …

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Gazelle Powers- Ditched her agency for nude fine art & designing wardrobe 59:35

3M ago59:35

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Gazelle Powers. She shares her unique journey from photography to modeling, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way. Gazelle discusses her initial steps into the modeling world, the influence of her photography background, and the obstacles she faced, including industry standards…

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Laetitia Channel: Ballet to Fine Art, Surgery, Mentoring and more! 50:21

3M ago50:21

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Laetitia Channel, an accomplished ballerina and aerialist who transitioned into the world of fine art nude modeling. Letitia shares her unique experiences, from her unexpected start in modeling to the supportive role her family played in her career. We explore her rigorous travel schedule, t…

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Photographers need to check references too! With Jessa Ray Muse 1:07:10

3M ago1:07:10

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Welcome to Sunrise Life, the podcast where we have deep conversations with fellow freelance models. In today's episode, we dive into the crucial topic of reference checking for both models and photographers. Joined by Jessa Ray Muse, we discuss why it's essential for photographers to do their research and for models to ensure their safety through t…

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Navigating Relationships as a Freelance Model - A Deep Dive! 1:06:00

4M ago1:06:00

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Welcome to Sunrise Life, the podcast where we have deep conversations with fellow freelance models. In this special deep dive episode, host Kristy welcomes back her friend Jewels to discuss the unique challenges and insights of being a model in a relationship. Both Kristy and Jewels, who are in heteronormative relationships, share their personal ex…

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Anoush Anou- Life and Art: A Model's Journey 1:00:45

4M ago1:00:45

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Join me as I chat with freelance model Anoush Anou about the intriguing world of modeling, the art of photography, and their shared passion for nature. Anoush shares her personal journey from life modeling in Australia to becoming a photographic model, and the unique challenges she faces, from dealing with poison oak to balancing a nomadic lifestyl…

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FETISH Modeling Deep Dive with Raven Lynette! 1:29:04

4M ago1:29:04

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Join us for an exciting deep dive into the world of fetish modeling with our special guest, Raven Lynette. Raven, a seasoned fetish model, shares her experiences, insights, and the intriguing aspects of this unique modeling niche. In this episode, we explore the definition of fetish, discuss various fetishes like foot fetishes, balloon fetishes, an…

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Wonderhussy - Radiantly Entertaining Nude Model Turned Pro Youtuber: THE Wonderhussy!! 1:05:38

5M ago1:05:38

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Wonderhussy is awesome and hilarious and very easy to talk to! She started modeling around 2008 and quickly learned to love modeling nude in the desert the most- she loved it SO much that she promoted nude day shoots in the desert with her as a chauffeur for a $500 day rate! Any time she had a crazy or weird experience, she used that as fuel to blo…

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Cheyanne - From down unda! Crazy groceries photographer, Running an agency, & more! 1:01:55

5M ago1:01:55

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Cheyanne is an amazing art model from Australia who I had the pleasure of meeting while she was passing through Utah a few months ago. She is creative and inspired! So much that she started helping her friends book up their own shoots too, and that snowballed until she ended up creating a fine art nude modeling agency in Australia, and she's been r…

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Deep Dive on Freelance Modeling with Rebecca Lawrence & Kristy Jessica 1:22:18

5M ago1:22:18

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This is a great episode for those who would like a greater understanding of what freelance modeling is, it's roots and influences, how it has changed with culture and technology, and how freelance modeling today works! How do we stay safe? How much money do we really make? Sources: https://artherstory.net/victorine-meurent-more-than-a-model/ https:…

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Benny Nikole - Boyfriends, Boundaries, Multi-talented & Running a studio & more! 1:01:20

5M ago1:01:20

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Benny Nikole is a full time creative person: nude model, photographer, studio owner, makeup artist and more! I have known her personally as we are both from Seattle. Benny and I talked about supportive versus unsupportive boyfriends, the nude modeling community, and taking the leap of faith into starting her own studio during the pandemic! She is g…

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Michaela Hope - Family photog turned model! Crazy windstorm workshop, & more! 59:26

6M ago59:26

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Michaela Hope is a multi-talented full time creative human. She was a photographer before she became a model - photographing babies, families, portraits etc. She gained confidence to model when she did a boudoir shoot a few years back. The joy of the experience drove her to seek more of that! One thing led to another and photographers kept wanting …

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Liv Sage - Librarian turned nude model, Dark Corners of Humanity, Real Jobs vs Modeling, & more! 1:22:23

6M ago1:22:23

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Liv Sage was a Librarian before she fell into nude modeling. Over the course of our conversation, we took a surprising amount of dark turns into the taboos of humanity, I think you will find it very fascinating! Liv has been thinking about moving into a more academically challenging line of work, and we talked about her dreams and her love for book…

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Muscle Marilyn - Goddess worship, Session girls, Edgy Lifestyle & more! 1:06:11

6M ago1:06:11

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Marilyn is a super down to earth body builder, muscle goddess, and freelancer model. She has a history in music, playing the harp, singing, boat life, and now her fitness journey! Currently she is loving living in las Vegas, where she has integrated into a like minded community of fellow muscle babes and session girls. Her lifestyle is pretty edgy …

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Azura Grace - Autism, Communication, Trolls, and more 1:01:25

7M ago1:01:25

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Azura is a super open human and I really had a great time chatting with her! She is an accomplished published full time traveling model who loves creativity and is known for her glamour and bouroir imagery. Azura is publicly an advocate for autism awareness, as she has Autism herself. Communication with photographers over email sometimes has its ch…

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Carlotta Champagne - Freaky dead snakes, Fashion, Playboy, Comedy, & more! 1:04:53

7M ago1:04:53

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Carlotta Champagne is a very fascinating freelance model who is an icon of our community. She has repeatedly taken on challenges and overcome hurdles as if it were a game. She is a true challenge seeker and hustler of today's age. Carlotta tells her life story in a nutshell, including her roots in Florida, her freaky dead snake shoot experience (I …

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Jamie Lee Bauern - True leader! Ditched her manager, left food job to pursue nude art 1:05:57

7M ago1:05:57

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Jamie's story is truly inspiring! She tells the frightening story about how a fight with her boyfriend and a horrific accident was the catalyst for her nude modeling career. You'll be amazed to hear what happened! Jamie is a natural born leader, but also one of the most humble people I have interviewed. She is so sweet and creative, you will love l…

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Katlyn Lacoste - TONS of stories! Painter & Model, New Sobriety, & more! 1:04:39

7M ago1:04:39

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Katlyn told story after story that just had me absolutely rolling! Their energy was so enthusiastic and fun throughout this whole show, the hour went by so fast! Katlyn is a professional painter as well as a freelance model, and paints for a few months at a time, then switches gears to modeling throughout the year. I felt like I resonated with a lo…

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Autumn - Inspired Passionate Creative! Cosplay, Wardrobe Design, and more! 58:12

8M ago58:12

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Autumn is a very creative and friendly traveling freelance model from Indianapolis- though she will soon be relocating to Las Vegas to be in an environment that jives with her career more! It was so interesting to get to know Autumn throughout the course of this episode, she is really into cosplay! Check out Autumn on instagram: https://www.instagr…

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Ivory Flame - Life Coaches, Hidden camera nightmare, Pre-Raphaelite vibes and more! 1:02:18

8M ago1:02:18

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Ivory Flame has been modeling for 18 years, and her image has become a legacy online! She is very much a chameleon, sharing fashion, avante garde, gothic, artistic nude, fine art and pre-raphaelite style imagery on her portfolio and social links. We had such an amazing conversation and talked about so many things, dating back to the golden era of "…

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Veronica LaVery- Once a Tomboy, now a Pro Model! Social media de-platformings, Real Estate & More 1:02:48

8M ago1:02:48

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Born and raised in Czech Republic, Veronica LaVery moved to the US at age 17. She said she was never into makeup and styling but when someone on Myspace wanted to do a photoshoot with her, she ended up falling in love with it! Veronica has been modeling for over a decade and has built up her career quite a bit over time, so much that it seems like …

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Book Chat - Karin Beery 1:00:38

8M ago1:00:38

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Karin Beery is a published author and editor with experience in traditional and self-publishing, freelance editing, and editing for publishers. She is an active member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Christian Authors Network, and the Christian Proofreaders and Editors Network, as well as a PENInstitute instructor. Her specialty is su…

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Emma Sirus - Adult Work VS Freelance Modeling, Breast Implants, Crazy Sexual Requests & more! 1:08:30

8M ago1:08:30

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Emma Sirus is a beautiful glamour model who is also a licensed cosmetologist. When the pandemic hit, her makeup artistry was put on hold so she decided to find other avenues of income. Before she became a well known model, she was first an adult star and worked for an agency. Emma works hard at her marketing, and that's how was drawn to her for thi…

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Cat Ross - Social media shit storm, finding her passion again, GWCs vs Professional Photographers and more! 53:45

9M ago53:45

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Cat Ross has been very intriguing to me, as I have heard so many amazing things about her as a model and a creative person! I have seen some of her latest posts calling out unprofessional behavior in the industry as well as some messages to the masses that might have come off a little harsh, and I wanted to dive deeper. You can learn along with me …

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Lilly Rae - Mysterious, Nude modeling from the start, Aging positivity in modeling 1:03:45

9M ago1:03:45

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Lilly Rae describes herself as an art model and supports the idea that her nude modeling is not sexual. Her family is fairly supportive even though some of them don't fully agree with modeling as a concept, she has good respectful relationships with them. Though Lilly has a mostly conflict free modeling career, she still does her best to separate h…

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Brennan Hill - Gossip, Agency and Freelancing simultaneiously, The Blacklist, & More! 1:06:22

9M ago1:06:22

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It felt like we were in the same room together gossiping at a sleepover party when I did this podcast episode with Brennan! She has been modeling since she was a child, her first gig was for a K-Mart ad! To this day she is known for her outspokenness in model safety, most notably in publishing a blacklist that resulted in a frivolous lawsuit with o…

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BONUS EPISODE! Religion & "modesty" vs Nude Modeling and OnlyFans Creators, with Grant Klentzman 1:18:11

9M ago1:18:11

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So this episode is a bit different than other episodes, this human Grant Klentzman contacted me to be on *HIS* podcast as he was also a fan of Sunrise Life. We were discussing what to talk about, when he told me I was not allowed to mention nudity or OnlyFans on *his* show. That was a bit of a dealbreaker for me... So naturally I asked why? He expl…

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Marie Brooks - Fully nomadic life, dating as a traveling model, contracts & more 1:03:58

9M ago1:03:58

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Marie Brooks is particularly interesting because she has NO address! As a fully nomadic freelance traveling model, Marie has storage lockers in different places around the world for her belongings. She hops between hotels, airbnbs and hostels with no true "home base". Of all the traveling models I have interviewed, Marie is the only one I know that…

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Poppy Seed Dancer– Traveling with photographers, limit pushers, trauma informed teachers, & more 1:05:40

9M ago1:05:40

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Dive into the captivating story of Poppy, a ballet dancer and freelance model! Poppy takes us on a journey through her life, revealing the highs and lows of her career – from her beginnings in Crimea to finding a sense of belonging in San Francisco. She discusses the challenges she faced in her career, her love for ballet, and how she used social m…

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Viribus Femina - Agency model gone rogue, raw emotiveness at shoots, depression, and more 1:12:16

10M ago1:12:16

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Femina is an amazing emotive model who loves the outdoors and enjoys working with like minded creatives who have artistic visions. Her journey to get to this position was a bit rough, though! She started modeling for agencies, doing fashion for companies. She did not enjoy this very much because they were very critical of her body, constantly measu…

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Daisy Von - (Trigger warning) Modeling after death of a loved one, photographers who have passed, and more 1:11:52

10M ago1:11:52

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Daisy Von reached out to me to offer condolences after my mom passed away and asked if I would be interested in talking about it on this podcast episode, for she had a similar situation a few years ago with her beloved father. Daisy's dad was her biggest fan, he had prints of her art and he read her blog and they talked on the phone about it all th…

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Taylor -Fired because of her spicy pics, Mental Health, Freshly touring model 57:36

10M ago57:36

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Taylor is an inspiring model from Seattle who has gotten into full time touring within the last year. She started working with an agency and also books tons of her own work across the US. Taylor had a job working with teenage athletes for quite some time. It wasn't until her modeling became more and more of a passion for her that some of her cowork…

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Velveteen Serpent Queen - Disordered eating, Multi-potentialite, Magic rainbow, Nude outdoor modeling 1:00:38

10M ago1:00:38

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Michelle Sorensen aka Velveteen Serpent Queen is a super down to earth freelance model who also has a passion for bodily expression through dance. She teaches spine flexibility classes and other movement focused classes online and in person. She invented her modeling alias with the "Velveteen Rabbit" story in mind- for which the moral of the story …

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Poetic Minx - Family’s hometown newspaper expose’d her modeling, Freak wave nearly washed her away at beach shoot 1:03:26

11M ago1:03:26

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Aurora, aka Poetic Minx, is a world traveling model from Australia, who has also lived in Poland! She is passionate about creative photography and even coordinates destination photography events in stunning locations around the world. We talked about so many things including how the modeling community can be supportive but also at times, some can b…

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Lucy Art Model - crazy nude beaches, USA vs Europe for touring, remote shooting & more! 58:09

11M ago58:09

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Lucy is a dedicated art model from New Zealand who travels all over the world! Australia, Europe, and the USA are some places she frequents. Lucy studied music and drama and has an art degree. You will feel the cringe of her photoshoot fail story at a nude beach - I felt so bad for her too (awkward!!) Lucy has also gone above and beyond in her remo…

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Beth MG - Gymnastics kid, first art nude shoot from Fetlife, Art student who BECAME the art! 57:47

11M ago57:47

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I met Beth MG in person at a group modeling event earlier this year and I just had to interview her for the podcast! Beth is very acrobatic, and I learned during our conversation that she did gymnastics as a kid. Art school was inspirational for Beth, even though she didn't feel confident in her artistic skills, the experience of class brought her …

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Whitney Masters - Actress & Nude Model, Poison ivy incident, meeting ”normal” people & more! 55:46

12M ago55:46

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Whitney Masters is a dedicated creative who loves the process of the photo shoot. She has traveled for modeling for quite some time, and reinvented herself over the years. Whitney comes from a very artistic background, she also has experience in acting. It's very apparent that Whitney loves what she does for a living, and will continue to be succes…

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Vivian Cove - Living Sculpture, Contact Improv, Event Coordination, GPS pin etiquette 1:12:42

12M ago1:12:42

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Vivian loves to live creatively, and she expresses herself in all aspects of her life in this way. She has a rebellious spirit and loves being her own boss. With a history in acrobatics starting as a pre-teen, Vivian progressed to other forms of dance to express herself, and landed in the Contact Improv community. It's a form of dance that relies h…

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Model Society’s David Bollt - Fine art nudes online, the backstory, human connection & more! 1:00:04

12M ago1:00:04

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The internet can be a harsh, dehumanizing space... especially when it comes to displaying "18+" imagery! David Bollt founded Model Society as a place to celebrate the art of figurative nude photography, to embolden creatives and to create a community where this type of photography can be appreciated. I have been so curious about "the man behind the…

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Zoe West - Arrested while Nude, Future Sex Therapist, Setting Goals & more... 57:28

1y ago57:28

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Zoe West was arrested in downtown NYC while nude in body paint! Videos of it went viral online. She has always been a daring model, and perhaps one of "loose morals" as she mentioned during this podcast, and her vibrant spirit has allowed her much success and fun in her modeling career! Zoe has been published in Penthouse and traveled the world. Th…

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Ann Teak - Nude modeling at 50+, physical & mental health, Ageism & human connection 1:09:32

1y ago1:09:32

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Ann Teak is one of the rare professional models over 50, which makes her unique in our community. I had so many questions for her! She has modeled for film photographers back in her college days, but didn't serious about modeling until much later in life - after a career, marriage, a mortgage, having kids and all that! Hollywood film noire is one o…

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Jayde - Urbex, Edgy PNW Model, serial killers, scam agencies, losing and finding oneself 1:03:29

1y ago1:03:29

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Jayde reached out about the podcast and I am so glad she did! I had a great time getting to know her over the course of this episode: she's from the PNW and her dad even had an interaction with a known serial killer... Jayde's modeling reflects her vibe and creativity - she loves urbex abandonment shoots, moody vibes, and she loves the winter! Jayd…

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Dakota Simone - Playboy, strict upbringing, Los Angeles, empathy & having fun! 56:35

1y ago56:35

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Dakota Simone is a Los Angeles based nude model whose love for life shines through her work. She has been published in Playboy Magazine and has been featured in mainstream music videos. Dakota loves to dance and be herself, you can see her on instagram being goofy as well as elegant across her portfolio of images and videos. We talked about how emp…

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Mika Lovely - Fetish lifestyle modeling, p*ssy tape, death in family, being freed from social stigmas 1:11:16

1y ago1:11:16

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Mika Lovely is a dedicated creative model who lives and breathes her art. Her hot goth vibe emanates from her social media presence. Though we have met in person years ago and been connected online for so long, I never felt like I knew Mika all that well until we had this amazing podcast conversation!!! I am so glad we did, because I learned we hav…

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Sophia Cilauro - Photographer came in his pants, Don’t burn bridges, Model friends as coaches 1:10:12

1y ago1:10:12

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Sophia and I met at Muses in Wonderland earlier this year, and I was so happy to get to know her better through the course of this podcast!! Some of her stories were so intense I found myself gasping with intense cringe!!! She was gifted with good model friends who helped coach her into professional nude modeling! Her career launched pretty fast, e…

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Louise Rosealma - Photog gets naked, model cliques, escaping addiction, & more 52:47

1y ago52:47

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Her crazy photoshoot story was soooo cringe! The photographer presented himself as a female online, so she trusted them, and the shoot got real weird real fast!! You have to listen to the whole episode to find out what happens!! Louise opened up quite a bit in this episode. She exposed to me that she had a past life of addiction that she is gratefu…

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Jenna Citrus - Fail Army photoshoot wipeout! Platform censorship, hustling content, Youtube & more! 54:05

1y ago54:05

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Jenna Citrus is so dedicated to her originality and her craft! It was really inspiring listening to her talk about the lengths she goes for her content creation- she even learned how to produce her own music so that she would not get flagged for using certain audio tracks on her monetized youtube channel! I almost died laughing at her photoshoot st…

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Dakota Lee - Reinventing, Gun brandishing at urbex shoot, No more nudes, & more! 53:23

1y ago53:23

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I was a little starstruck to have the opportunity to interview Dakota Lee for the podcast! She is such a powerhouse! Her professionalism exudes from her online presence. Dakota has rebranded herself in many ways over the years. From becoming a professional photographer to quitting nude modeling and having new doors open for her as a result, my conv…

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